Joseph Willems
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Seasoned healthcare professional with strong emergency response expertise, committed to maintaining safety and minimizing incident impact in high-risk environments. Proven track record in rapid stabilization, critical decision-making, and coordinated care during complex situations. Recognized as a dependable, adaptable team member who supports seamless field operations and contributes to a strong safety culture in fast-paced, demanding settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
EMERGENCY ROOM RN
HOUSTON METHODIST EMERGENCY CARE CENTER MAGNOLIA
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
HEART FAILURE ICU NURSE
MEMORIAL HERMANN TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CHARGE NURSE
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Magnet Recognized Facility, 50 Bed ER, 358 Bed Hospital
- Responsible for managing patient flow in exceptionally active ER
- Facilitated service recovery in real time.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MANAGER
HCA TOMBALL
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Level III Trauma Center, 29 ED Beds, 350 Bed Facility
- Responsible for coordinating and integrating intradepartmental services
- Communicated with CNO, administrator on site (AOS), Nurse Director, regarding patient care, staff conflicts and unusual occurrences
- Recommended and assisted in the selection of a sufficient number of qualified and competent personnel to provide care and treatment
- Maintained the Performance Improvement activities of the department as appropriate
- Responsible for orienting, in-service training, and continuing education for all staff within the Emergency Department
- Determined and ensured the competence of all staff members was assessed, maintained, demonstrated, and improved on an ongoing basis
- Maintained good departmental relationships and effectively communicated with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
- Maintained accurate time and attendance through the payroll system
- Maintained accurate EMTALA Logs and ED Dashboard
- Coordinated and ensured daily staffing ratios were appropriate for the provision of care with the departmental standard.
HCA Transfer Center Supervisor
HCA
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for having robust knowledge of 17 individual hospitals within the gulf coast division
- Maintained constant communication with the Charge Nurses and the House Supervisors (AOS) to place ED patients efficiently and effectively, incoming transfers, internal transfers in appropriate rooms
- Present at the inception of this project and assisted with the implementation of the CPP (Central Patient Placement Coordinator) role
- Maintained sufficient staffing with a low turnover rate
- Responsible for scheduling and leading a team of 20 Critical Care RNs
- Led daily meetings with CNO, CFO, and AOS at 17 facilities throughout the first year of the CPP implementation.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
PACU RN
HCA-Northwest
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed patient airway while in the recovery phase
- Responsible for Phase 1 and Phase 2 patients
- Acted as a Relief Charge Nurse on numerous evening shifts
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment and medication instructions
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
Emergency Room RN
HCA-Conroe
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Level II Trauma Center, 30 ED Beds, 342 Bed Facility
- Routinely provided intervention in emergency, life-threatening situations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Emergency room RN
HCA-Northwest
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Level III Trauma Center, 49 ED Beds, 350 Bed Facility
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
HCA-North Cypress
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Prioritized work duties while working in stressful situations (STEMIs)
- Monitored and Circulated LHC/RHC and Electrophysiology Cases as needed
- Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
- Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Level III Trauma Center, 41 ED Beds, 260 Bed Facility
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Med/Surge, Tele, Emergency Room RN
Sacred Heart Hospital-FL
09.2009 - 08.2013
- Level II Adult/Pediatric Trauma Center, 50 ED Beds, 566 Bed Facility
- 8 Months M/S, 10 Months Tele, 1.5 Yrs ED
- Managed heavy trauma patient population
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL05.2009
Skills
- Strong ethical standards
- Analytical reasoning
- Evidence-based evaluation
- Supervisory skills in nursing
- Prioritization and scheduling expertise
Timeline
HEART FAILURE ICU NURSE
MEMORIAL HERMANN TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
05.2023 - 11.2023
EMERGENCY ROOM RN
HOUSTON METHODIST EMERGENCY CARE CENTER MAGNOLIA
11.2022 - Current
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CHARGE NURSE
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK
11.2022 - 05.2023
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MANAGER
HCA TOMBALL
04.2022 - 11.2022
HCA Transfer Center Supervisor
HCA
12.2020 - 01.2022
PACU RN
HCA-Northwest
09.2019 - 12.2020
Emergency Room RN
HCA-Conroe
08.2016 - 09.2019
Emergency room RN
HCA-Northwest
08.2015 - 08.2016
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
HCA-North Cypress
02.2014 - 07.2015
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2014
Med/Surge, Tele, Emergency Room RN
Sacred Heart Hospital-FL
09.2009 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College